1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Coupe
A highly original, home-market example

Registration No: FLW 15C
Chassis No: 1E 20705
MOT: Exempt

• First owned by famous and influential British newspaper editor, David Astor
• One of just 1,583 RHD 4.2-litre Fixed Head Coupes produced
• Boasting an original Webasto sunroof
• Finished in it's factory colour combination of Dark Blue bodywork with Red leather interior
• Offered for sale with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate as part of a reassuringly large history file

One of the great motoring icons of the last century, Jaguar’s E-Type is a car that has always inspired loyalty and devotion. Born out of the fabulous D-type racer, the newcomer soon acquired a strong competition heritage of its own (as witnessed by Briggs Cunningham and Roy Salvadori’s strong drive to fourth overall in the 1962 Le Mans 24 Hours). Faster and more glamorous than virtually all its production rivals, it put many so-called ‘sports cars’ to shame at its 1961 Geneva Motor Show launch. Certainly, few could live with its reputed 150mph top speed or the savage acceleration that allowed it to touch 60mph in less than seven seconds. In an age when a decent family saloon could call upon its engine for 65bhp, the E-Type’s 3,781cc, DOHC, straight six claimed an additional 200bhp with the later, 4.2-litre variant boasting more torque. While Ferrari`s lauded 250GT SWB and 250 GTO made do with live rear axles, the E-Type utilised a sophisticated independent rear set-up with inboard rear disc brakes. Rack and pinion steering enabled the driver to make the most of the monocoque chassis’ excellent road holding and handling, putting it light years ahead of American designs like the Corvette.

Updated during August 1964, the E-Type gained a larger 4235cc XK DOHC straight-six engine and more user-friendly manual gearbox with synchromesh on each of its four forward speeds. Thankfully, the Big Cat’s beautiful styling remained unaltered until the introduction of the so-called Series 1.5 cars during September 1967 by which time just 1,583 RHD E-Type 4.2 Fixed Head Coupes were made.

FLW 15C was first owned by the famous and influential British newspaper editor, David Astor, editor of The Observer from 1948 to 1975 at the height of its circulation and influence, and a member of the prominent Astor family, "the landlords of New York". Finished in it's factory colour combination of Dark Blue bodywork with Red leather interior, it is believed to have never been restored and retains an original Webasto sunroof. Said to be running well, and offered for sale with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate as part of a reassuringly large history file which also contains a Buff Continuation logbook first issued on August 25th 1969, this is a highly original home market example of what is, in the eyes of many enthusiasts, the best E-Type model to own, boasting an interesting provenance and attractive colour scheme.

For more information, please contact:
Angus Fender
angus.fender@handh.co.uk
07943584762